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Soddy-Daisy advances short-term rental ordinance: higher fees, fire-safety requirements and moratorium through July 1
Summary
On May 18 the Soddy-Daisy board approved first reading of amendments to the short-term rental ordinance, raising application and renewal fees, adding state-mandated fire-protection language and requiring interconnected smoke detectors at renewal; the city manager noted a moratorium on new permits through July 1.
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners on May 18 approved on first reading amendments to the city's short-term rental regulations that raise fees and add new fire-safety requirements.
City Manager Johnson presented the proposed changes, saying the city currently has a moratorium on short-term rental permits running through July 1. The amendments would raise application fees from $300 to $500 and increase annual renewal fees from $100 to $250. The ordinance adds state language related to fire protection and sprinklers and, according to staff, will require interconnected smoke detectors when renewals are processed.
Public Works Director Grant described the smoke-detector requirement: when renewals are made the smoke detectors must meet the new language and be interconnected. Fire Chief Morgan cautioned that "one or two existing Short-Term Rentals may have issues meeting the new requirements," indicating some properties could require upgrades to comply.
Assistant Recorder Dolberry said letters will be sent to currently permitted short-term rental owners once the ordinance is approved. Commissioner Penney asked what recourse the city would have if a short-term rental became a public nuisance; Public Works Director Grant said that after three violations a permit can be permanently revoked.
The City Attorney requested a few amendments to the proposed language; the board approved the measure on first reading subject to those revisions. The moratorium remains in place until July 1, and staff will return with the finalized ordinance for second reading and the required public hearing before final adoption.
